Bumpy Ride

To their surprise, the plane wasn't as small as they had expected. However, it was old--or at least looked like it. Some of the seats was torn in several places. Plus, they squeaked when someone sit down. The whole place was covered with a thin layer of dust. There was no flight attendant, and only one pilot. LTQ didn't like it at all.

"You know what, I'm gettin off this plane. Rather be a day late."

As soon as the others heard him, they quickly ran him down. With the weight of three adults and a little kid, LTQ had no choice but to fall flat on his face.

Minh Tuyet: That felt good.

Bang Kieu: You're NOT leaving this plane. How do you expect us to explain to Marie when we get there? Besides, you're the new kid here. You can get fired easily.

Nhu Loan: He has a point.

LTQ: This plane looks like it's 100 years old! That pilot too! We might crash!

Nhu Loan: Don't say that, it's bad luck!

As they continue to quarrel, no one noticed that the seat belt light was on. The plane, even though looks old, ran so smoothly that they didn't notice that it was moving. It was rather hard to hear the engine roaming over their bickerings. All of a sudden, the plane took off, causing everyone to fall to the back of that cabin.

"What the-"

"Shut up! We've got kid here!"

"OW!"

They quickly got up and started rushing toward the nearest seats. Everyone put on their seat belt but then realized that the thing was too old and wouldn't work without a fight. It took them several minutes of struggling to get it done.

Bang Kieu: What kind of plane is this? Usually people spend an hour explaining and getting ready before the plane takes off!

LTQ: I told you-

Nhu Loan: It's too late to turn back now.

Minh Tuyet: I'm going to sue the pilot!
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Shortly after the plane took off, everyone fell asleep. They were exhausted over the last few days and it was impossible to not do so. Ever since that second when they step out of the police station, there was never a day of rest--except for Minh Tuyet who was in the hospital, but she too, had to put up with the hospital staff who were, mostly, her fans. Apparently, the kidnap-Jack incident had made the five of them, including little Beckham, the most-wanted target of paparazzis. There were endless hours of hiding and running. However, their time in heaven was cut short when Beckham burst out crying.

"What's wrong, son?" Bang Kieu said sleepily, ignoring his piss-off, mumbling friends.

"I'm hungry" He replied, still crying.

Ah...where can I find food on this plane? He thought. "Stay here, okay? Daddy will be back soon" Bang Kieu told his son before taking off his seat belt. He tried not to fall as he clumsily found his way up the aisle. The plane was swaying.

He reached the door that leads to the cock pit and knocked on it. The door opened with a squeak, there was only one pilot flying the plane. Before Bang Kieu can say anything,

Pilot: There's food in the back of the plane, don't ever bother me up here!

Bang Kieu: Um...er I'm sorry.

He closed the door and headed toward the back of the plane to find a small box of energy bars. He shook his head in disgust. It was certainly not worth the price they paid. He brought back a handful of bars, passing them to his friends as he head back to his seat. He broke the energy bar in pieces and begin feeding Beckham, who made faces while chewing them. Everything became very calm and quiet all of a sudden. The only noises was coming from the cruchy energy bars being chewed.

The plane swayed more violently before starting to tilt downward . Everyone couldn't help but feel scared. LTQ began mumbling prayers to himself, Nhu Loan closed her eyes hoping for the best, Bang Kieu held his son closer to him and Minh Tuyet tried to find a happy place in her mind... No one knew what was going to happen next and the pilot didn't say anything, nor is the emergency lights turned on. Bang Kieu wanted to go to the pilot and ask again but decided that it was best not to disturb him. It's just the bad weather, he told himself.